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14 Easy Instant Pot Soups With Simmered-All-Day Flavor

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Why work harder when you can work smarter? A multicooker cuts down the time and effort required to make some of your favorites—without sacrificing any flavor.

Our Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes

There’s nothing more comforting on a chilly night than a steamy bowl of homemade soup. When you’re short on time but still craving the slow-cooked flavor of something made from scratch, reach for your multicooker. It can cut down on time and effort—making everything from chicken soup to beef stew a breeze. One of our favorite recipes? This hearty Southern stew that is bascially a one-pot meal. Satisfying chuck roast and mixed veggies swim in a delicious tomato broth that’s perked up with just a touch of hot sauce. While it’s not as thick as some other stews, it’s one recipe that’s sure to fill even the hungriest bellies.

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The 24 Best 30-Minute Chicken Dinners to Make When You’re Short on Time

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Quick Chicken Dinner Recipes

We all know that weeknights get busy—whether you’re working late, shuffling kids to soccer practice or trying to squeeze in an evening yoga class—and there’s not always time to whip up an elaborate meal. That’s why we love having a few tried-and-true 30-minute recipes to rely on. They make meal prep easier and allow you to spend less time in front of the oven and more time enjoying whatever it is you like to do in the evenings.

With the help of shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and naturally speedy dishes like stir-fries, weeknight dinners don’t have to take all night—and we’ve found plenty that feature family-favorite chicken and can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. Read on for our favorite easy ideas.

Curiously, water and oil work together to make a magical one-skillet weeknight chicken dinner in this easy recipe. A true hands-off meal, potatoes cook alongside crispy chicken thighs by first boiling in water until tender, and then fry into golden nuggets in the remaining oil.

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The 14 Recipes We Can’t Wait to Make This January

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The holidays have come and gone, which means we’re entering a new year full of memories, resolutions, and good intentions to carry us through January. Maybe that also means we’re ready to leave the Christmas cookies and eggnogbehind and make something a bit different. So what better way to start out 2025 than by testing out new recipes?

Between soups, salads, and one-pot meals, we have plenty of options to both warm us up on those cold winter days and freshen our palates. Here are the recipes we can’t wait to make.

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25 Low-Effort Winter Dinners for Nights It’s Almost Too Blah to Cook

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You’re in the thick of winter’s chilly embrace, and all you want to do once you’ve gotten through the long day is enjoy a warm, satisfying meal, curl up under a blanket, and spend quality time with loved ones. You’re craving something simply scrumptious, but you’re not necessarily in the mood to season, marinate, chop, mince, puree, fry, or any of the other time-consuming, dish-dirtying activities you might normally enjoy on the weekends. Your goal: a warm, comfy, easy night at home.

Well, you’re in luck because we’ve rounded up 25 of the tastiest easy-to-make winter dishes. We made sure to include soul-nourishing dishes from an array of culinary traditions, so whether you’re craving spicy aromatic Indian, traditional Italian, mouthwatering Mexican, or classic American, we’ve got a recipe that will hit the spot on your cozy winter night in.

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This Clever Hack Makes Grating Cheese Much Easier

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Adding some freshly shredded cheese to your dinner may seem like an afterthought, but the truth is that your humble box cheese grater has merit that extends beyond a hunk of Parmesan (not that there’s anything wrong with that). You can (and should) utilize your grater to shred all kinds of foods, like ginger root, lemon zest, butter, and even herbs — and thanks to this clever trick, you can do so without making a mess.

The trick? Simply look at your grater from a different angle. Instead of holding your box grater vertically and not exactly knowing how much food you’re grating, turn the tool on its side and grate while it’s lying flat. Since you aren’t holding the grater up, you can use that now-free hand to keep the grater in place and exercise greater control.

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